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The Department of Communications says it is astounded by what it terms "the extraordinary attack and persistent smear campaign being waged by the Sunday Times against Minister Dina Pule". 
CAPE TOWN: President Jacob Zuma has appealed to the nation to work with government and its social partners to rebuild the country and in particular to build the economy. 
It is "worrisome" that South Africa is losing many of its commercial farmers to countries to the north of it, academic and businesswoman Mamphela Ramphele said on Sunday (24 March). 
The Presidency says it has no record of the resignation of former SABC Board member Pippa Green. 
Jacob Zuma is to hold a media briefing today ahead of the upcoming fifth BRICs Summit in Durban. SA will host the summit for the first time from 26-27 March. 
The Supreme Court of Appeal's decision to set aside the murder convictions and sentence of taxi driver, Jacob Humphreys, is disappointing, says Western Cape Transport and Public Works MEC, Robin Carlisle. 
A total of 13 South African soldiers were killed during clashes with rebel forces in the Central African Republic (CAR), the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said today (25 March). 
The alliance between Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa fits in well with South Africa's National Development Plan (NDP), says President Jacob Zuma. 
Jailed prisoners have overtaken the mining sector by having more prisoners infected with tuberculosis (TB) than miners. 
A retired judge will be appointed to probe allegations of impropriety involving SA Revenue Services (SARS) Commissioner Oupa Magashula, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Sunday (24 March). 
It is going to cost billions to plug the country's ageing and leaking water supply systems, Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said on Wednesday (20 March). 
Threats by commuters to burn down the Gautrain are "absurd", Gauteng transport and roads MEC Ismail Vadi said on Monday (18 March). 
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